Suspect charged in theft of firearms at West Chester Cabela's

The suspect walked out of the store each time with a firearm, police said. (Provided by West Chester police)

Police have arrested the suspect involved in a series of gun thefts from a West Chester Cabela's in December of last year. (Provided by West Chester police)

WEST CHESTER, OH (FOX19) -

Police have arrested the suspect involved in a series of gun thefts from a West Chester Cabela's in December of last year.

Ricky W. Barrett, 39, of Florence, Ky, is accused of walking out of the newly-opened business off Liberty Way and Interstate 75 with one firearm on three consecutive days Dec. 28, 29 and 30, police said in a statement.

Barrett faces two counts of theft. The West Chester Police Department said because the theft of firearms occurred at a location that is federally licensed firearms dealer, the theft charges are felonies of the first degree.